On Christmas Eve, President Joe Biden signed 50 bills into law, addressing issues from child abuse prevention to government efficiency. Key highlights include measures to curb institutional child abuse, spurred by Paris Hilton’s advocacy, and the official recognition of the bald eagle as America’s national bird.
Other notable laws include the Native American Child Protection Act, creating a resource center to combat abuse in Indigenous communities, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act, requiring colleges to report hazing incidents transparently. Additionally, the No CORRUPTION Act ensures convicted lawmakers lose taxpayer-funded pensions immediately after conviction, closing a long-standing loophole.
These laws mark significant steps in addressing systemic issues and reinforcing accountability across institutions.
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